August 1 - August 31Quilt Gardens
Quilt Gardens
Adventure Challenge
2021
1 Month
up to
140 Miles
64 Tasks
The Quilt Gardens Bike Ride benefits Cancer Resources of Elkhart County. Ride with us to advocate healthy and safe cycling throughout our beautiful county.
Approved Bicycle Helmets are required to participate.
Riders 16 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Adventure/Gravel/MTB/Fat Bike
Adventure Challenge Route
NOTICE: For the adventure challenge, there are NO SAGs or markings along the way.
GPX and PDF Maps are available below.
GPX and PDF Maps are available below.
140 Mile Route
Scavenger Hunt through Elkhart CountyLooking for an adventure? Here it is! Collect up to 64 points-of-interest and tasks on your BINGO-style sheet.
Scavenger Hunt
Collect all 64 in Elkhart CountyWe've teamed up with our route partners to prepare an adventure for you. Use this sheet to collect all of places you go and the requirements for accomplishing the Adventure Challenge.
Route Partners
Our route partners are expecting you. Stop by and tell them you are a QGR Adventure Challenge participant.
Adventure Challenge Details
Choose the official start OR when/where you want.Adventure Challenge registrants are welcome to start their ride(s) from a convenient location OR from the official starting location at the Millrace Canal Trail trailhead, located in downtown Goshen, IN near Goshen Brewing Co.
Whether you are up to a single day ride or want to take your time through the month of August, this route will take you to new, unexplored places in Elkhart County. Included with this adventure challenge is a scavenger hunt, where riders will have the opportunity to stop and find an item, take a photo, or complete a task for credit. A BINGO sheet will be available for registrants to mark at each stop along the route. Event partners will be waiting for your arrival to help or challenge you along through your adventure.
One Bike or the entire quiver?
The choice is yours. The Adventure Challenge is designed to be... a challenge. You are welcome to switch bikes during the challenge. However, the route was created with an adventure/gravel bike in mind.Road Specific
Classic Ride Routes
NOTICE: For classic routes, there are NO SAGs or markings along the way.
GPX and PDF Maps are available below.
GPX and PDF Maps are available below.
100 Mile Route
Maximum Quilt Garden ExposureYou, the road, your bike, and as many quilt gardens you can get to safely.
50 Mile Route
Ride the Quaker TraceYou and the road on this peaceful, beautiful route by the quilt gardens in Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, and Bristol.
30 Mile Route
Goshen to MiddleburyRide to and from the Quilt Gardens venturing from Goshen to Middlebury twisting along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail.
30 Mile Route
Elkhart to GoshenRelaxing scenic ride by the famous Quilt Gardens traveling from Elkhart to Goshen along the Green Way and Maplehart paths.
Classic Route Starting Locations
Choose your start and end point for the ride.For your convenience, each classic route has a designated start and end point. However, if you would like to modify your start and end point on the route, please feel free to.
Elkhart
First Presbyterian ChurchGoshen
Abshire ParkMiddlebury
Krider Gardens#QGRIDE T-Shirt
All paid ride registrants will receive their event t-shirt after the conclusion of the event. T-Shirts will be delivered to your local bike shop of choice or shipped to participants outside of the area. Final t-shirt design is subject to change.
